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A tiny town in Slovenia, Bled is nestled in the Julian Alps and home to the emerald Lake Bled. The idyllic lake is framed by mountains, and right in the middle of the water lies Bled Island, a little islet lush with greenery and dominated by a baroque church.
One of Bled’s iconic sights is the medieval Bled Castle, perched on a cliff and overlooking the lake. The castle boasts a drawbridge over a moat, a museum, a chapel and a panoramic terrace offering unspoiled views of Lake Bled with its church-topped island. To visit the 17th-century Church of the Mother of God on the Lake, you can take a ‘pletna’ (traditional wooden boat) to Bled Island. Legend has it that ringing the bell makes wishes come true, and the air is filled with the chiming of church bells rung by hopeful travellers. If you climb the 99 steps to try your own luck, one thing that’s definitely promised is an unforgettable view.
A picturesque little place, Bled offers plenty of opportunities to experience its natural beauty. The glacial Lake Bled freezes in winter, when you can ice skate, ski and sled on it, while it’s a peaceful spot for a swim in the summer months. For spectacular views of the blue-green lake and the surrounding scenery, you can hike up to one of the nearby viewpoints – Ojstrica, Mala Osojnica or Velika Osojnica.
Tonight
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.07 |
| Language | Slovenian |
| Average weekend price | $129 per night |
| Average weekday price | $132 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Bled
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Bled
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Bled Castle
0.4 miles from downtown
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Vintgar Gorge
2.1 miles from downtown
Bled reviews
What other travelers say about Bled
Loved the walk around the lake, such stunning scenery and...
April 3, 2024
Loved the walk around the lake, such stunning scenery and everywhere is so clean. Easy to drive around to other locations. The Old Cellar Bled is a great place to eat as is Carmen restaurant and Starkle restaurant.
There are several options to visit.
December 31, 2023
There are several options to visit. The castle, the lake. So many opprtunities to ski sports, walk in the forests. Waterfall, beautiful lakes not only the Bled one. Ojstrica is a good program, the best viewing point to the castle but be prepared a short via ferrata as well. Beautiful really.
Wonderful, beautiful.
December 8, 2023
Wonderful, beautiful. But it was raining all the time, so we couldn´t see everything what we want. The small "island" on lake is perfect. Very recommended. And people are so friendly there....
Amazingly beautiful.
October 24, 2023
Amazingly beautiful. So much to see. The boat trip was great. Walk up to castle was tough but so worth it. The blue color of the lake was breathtaking. One if the most beautiful places I have ever been to.
Fabulous apartment!
October 10, 2023
Fabulous apartment! Very clean and exactly as described. Would recommend as there is a grocery store across the road and not too far to the recommended pubs and dining. Great host meets you when you arrive plus the bonus of private parking. Thanks so much Cathy
Bled has changed so much over the past two decades.
October 3, 2023
Bled has changed so much over the past two decades. It's become a tourist destination, not a place for someone that loves the country, culture, people. It is of course world class beautiful, but so is the rest of the country.
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Lake Bled Apartments Bled Lake, Bled
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Apartment Eden Bled Bled, Slovenia
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Apartments Erman Bled, Slovenia
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